Orien's Animal Tarot: 78 Card Deck and 144 Page Book

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The suits and court cards are standard; the only significant difference is the presence of the extra “Fountain” card. It was an incredibly popular independent deck when it was published in 2012, and happily is now widely available in a box set that includes the 78 cards and a 208-page guidebook. Not only the artwork is impressive, but it’s also clear that there’s significant attention to detail with the entire product. A sweet and well-chosen set of 44 photographic cards, it can be used on its own or together with a tarot set.

From talented tarot and oracle artist, Kris Waldherr, it's designed to offer gentle guidance and advice.It is created with the highest quality in mind so that when printing it at home, you can use this deck over and over again. It has very little to do with Tarot other than the cards are Tarot sized and you may choose to comment in the beginning that whatever animal they pick is indicative of their personality. Dark Wood Tarot is a traditional Rider-Waite-Smith-style deck, but it arrives with an extra dose of darkness.

It’s a tarot deck that can be used to offer insight into love and relationships, but also serves as a great tool to dive into specific personality traits and behaviours. The 78 cards have traditional roots but have been updated and simplified in symbolism, making it suitable for beginners and the more experienced reader.The cards are designed in such a way that it seems like the cat is speaking directly to you, while giving off its inner wisdom, energy and helpful advice. Animal Archetypes are connected to our inner sense of self and represent an essential part of our own nature. There is a black-and-white full-page illustration of each card on the left, and a two-page explanation of the card on the right. In the ace of wands, a firefly lights up the inside of a mason jar suspended from a stick leaning in a forest glade. A very entertaining modern twist to the classic tarot that combines authenticity with a feline sense of humor, perfect as a gift for any Cat Lover.

Cats are obviously associated with intuition and psychic ability, so you would probably be much more likely to see one on the Queen of Cups, not the Queen of Wands. For me, it’s one of the few decks I bought for the art, and for that, it deserves great praise, as each card is a stunningly beautiful piece of artwork.Whether you’re reading for yourself, for friends, or for clients, this deck provides all the insights and wisdom of traditional tarot with the addition of a stunning visual presentation. The rider is at ease, completely trusting of the horse, there is a sense of equality, missing in the previous six cards. The cards and 88-page guidebook come packaged in a solid cardboard box with a lift-off lid, printed with images from the deck. Drawing upon the fascination and mystery of Egyptian culture, this is a popular deck translated into multiple languages making it accessible for beginners and experts alike from all countries and backgrounds. There are 3 additional specific divinatory meanings which address Business and Career, Family and Relationships, and Health and Well-Being questions.